Energy crisis: What the govt needs to do
Mushtaq Jumma, a business consultant, thinks that the government failed to fully comprehend the PPRA rules, hence the country is now on the verge of an energy crisis. However, to rescue Pakistan from the crisis, the government needs to apply the Emergency Clause of PPRA.
Challenges facing Pakistan’s former tribal areas
Rustam Shah Mohmand, a specialist in Afghanistan and Central Asian Affairs, discusses that tribal areas being merged into KPK province was an ill-thought-out process. Instead of ensuring prosperity for tribes, the merger has created problems for the people.
OIC summit: Strategy of Inaction?
The resolution on Afghanistan is creaking under the ings – welcoming; commending; recalling; recognising, except that the all-important “acting” (to provide immediate relief to the suffering Afghans) is missing, claims Lt Gen. (r) Asad Durrani in a hard-hitting piece!
The making of Mujibur Rahman’s treachery
A central theme to the fall of Dhaka had been the display of elitism by West Pakistan and their gross negligence in addressing concerns of their Eastern-wing constituents. It is an understatement to call Mujibur Rehman a 'selected' person of interest by R&AW
How children are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change?
In many parts of the world, people are facing multiple climate-related impacts such as severe drought and flooding, air pollution and water scarcity, leaving their children vulnerable to malnutrition and disease. Wahid Bhat, a Media Fellow with NFI India talks about this issue in a detailed analysis.
Are Arab militias losing their usefulness for Iran?
Iranian backing for Arab militias has long alarmed Iran's critics, who have been unable to devise a viable counter-strategy. The tide may be turning now. A series of incidents suggests that the militias' use in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Palestine is dwindling as their popularity dwindles
Indisputable link between competitive energy and export growth
Mr. Shahid Sattar, an Executive Director & Secretary General of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) talks about how it is unfortunate that the evident results of consistent and supportive energy policies to exporters are being negated and the significance of textile-led export growth
What should be Pakistan’s policy for the youth population?
Pakistan is among the youngest countries in the world, and the second youngest in the South Asian region after Afghanistan. The incumbent government, led by the PTI, is no exception. Before coming to power, Imran Khan never ceased to mention the “important” role of youth in nation-building.
Looking at the origin of lynching in India
The lynching of Ansari Tabrez was by means of threat and violence perpetrated with utter impunity for hours at end, nay, for days together. This is the darkest hour in the history of India which marks a departure of Narendra Modi from the first term as PM since he remained silent in most such cases
Women Emancipation: A Successful and Happy Nation
According to The Global Gender Gap Report 2020 by The World Economic Forum, the Global Gender Gap Economic Participation and Opportunity reflected a value of only one-quarter of Pakistani women participating in the workforce i.e. employed or looking forward to being employed.
The emergence of QUAD alliance in the Middle East region
As part of the Middle East QUAD, India will garner support from other member countries for its own interests but it might be forced to get off the fence on crucial and sensitive geopolitical debates. In the aftermath of last year’s historic Abraham Accords between Israel and the UAE,
Recalling the women peace and security agenda for indigenous women
Indigenous women and girls are amongst the most vulnerable within indigenous communities, being victims of triple discrimination based on gender, ethnicity and class. Indigenous women are the backbone of indigenous communities and play a crucial role in the preservation of food security,
